SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Greensboro
Greensboro-High Point, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $58,480, median pay for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Greensboro, NC tracks the national median of $58,640 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $58,480, median pay for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Greensboro, NC tracks the national median of $58,640 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,560 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,720 to $73,040.
Employment stands at 6,480, or 17.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hickory records the highest median at $57,460. Of the 499 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,350 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $47,720 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $58,480 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $73,040 | +24.6% |
| 90th | $80,560 | +37.4% |
| Mean | $59,960 | +2.3% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hickory | $57,460 | 3,050 | |
| 2 | Burlington | $56,290 | 1,020 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $56,120 | 18,700 | |
| 4 | Durham | $53,280 | 2,130 | |
| 5 | Raleigh | $52,110 | 7,210 | |
| 6 | Asheville | $51,750 | 2,040 | |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | $51,320 | 3,480 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $49,980 | 1,400 | |
| 9 | Greenville | $48,980 | 500 | |
| 10 | Pinehurst | $48,860 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greensboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $58,480 goes as far as $62,015 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,480 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,350 to $80,560 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hickory, at $57,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Greensboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $58,480, or $28.12 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,640, so pay in Greensboro, NC is 0.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greensboro, NC earns more than $80,560 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hickory, at $57,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,480 jobs in this occupation in Greensboro, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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